MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Centre Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front brake rubbing †front tyre starting to perish
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front brake rubbing †front tyre starting to perish
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N987 JLX is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N987 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N987 JLX registered?
N987 JLX is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N987 JLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N987 JLX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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